HbA1c stability tied to lower risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementias
Aug 08, 2024
The findings were seen in a large study of older veterans with diabetes.
How senior living communities can navigate payment processing
By
Michael Seaman
Aug 08, 2024
Here are three tips to help finance managers prioritize guest experience and cost savings when navigating payment processing for senior living communities.
Court denies senior living provider’s effort to withhold privileged safety records, citing dual uses
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 08, 2024
Internal investigative documents that senior living and care providers use to help them learn from errors and accidents can’t be held back from trial attorneys if those documents also are used for other...
How a growing nursing home company relies on superstar adopters to bust through tech barriers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 07, 2024
At a time when many US nursing home staff express frustration with new burdens technology can bring, Mission Health is leaning in.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris’s pick for a running mate is being hailed as a healthcare champion and supporter of older adults by some, whereas others are treating the...
Many US adults lost trust in physicians, hospitals during pandemic
Aug 06, 2024
Lower levels of trust were tied to significantly lower odds of COVID-19 and flu vaccination.
Eating more fruits, vegetables tied to lower blood pressure
Aug 06, 2024
Additional benefits include improved kidney and heart health in patients with hypertension.
Minimum fee schedule announcement for HCBS a ‘lifeline’ for assisted living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
After years of working with state policymakers to address workforce challenges, senior living organizations in Wisconsin said they are encouraged by the announcement of a minimum fee schedule for home-...
People in the news, Aug. 6
By
Eliza Mattson
Aug 06, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at BHI Senior Living, Ecumen, Emerald Communities, Erickson Senior Living, Front Porch Communities and Services, Kevala, LCS, Lifespace Communities, Springpoint,...
US spends ‘significantly less’ on long-term care than other countries
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 06, 2024
The United States spends “significantly less” on long-term care than other countries despite spending “significantly more” on healthcare overall, according to a brief published Friday by the Peterson-KFF...